title: Molecular Approaches for the Detection and Identification of β-Lactamases.
abstract: β-lactamases confer resistance to β-lactam antibiotics, which are the most widely used family of antibiotics. It is, therefore, essential that one can identify the production of β-lactamases by clinical isolates and have effective ways of distinguishing the different enzymes. This is necessary for epidemiologic surveys, predicting future resistance trends, and to ensure that patients receive the appropriate β-lactam or alternative therapy.
authors.affiliation: Anti-Infective Research (UP1345), SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Collegeville, PA.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Thomson